Yearly meme
Well, it's nearing Christmas and the end of a 2009 that's been rather a mixed bag for kitty, I've had some major downers which have been countered by some awesome experiences. Here's that 2009 meme that's been floating around:
1. What did you do in 2009 that you’d never done before?
Attended an open-air concert - which was awesome, and also fursuited for the first time at Anthrocon :3
2. Did you keep your new years’ resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
*pats his belly* Nope, and yes, I seem to make the weight loss one -every- year, same old story this year
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
My sister - a beautiful nephew named Leo :)
4. Did anyone close to you die?
No
5. What countries did you visit?
United States
6. What would you like to have in 2010 that you lacked in 2009?
Motivation in my creativity, much more confidence, closeness with friends and cash in my pocket
7. What dates from 2009 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
7th February - the day my nephew was born, it all changed from there
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Getting here, man. Getting here.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Too many to list...
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
No fresh ones, although my knee was given the all clear by the surgeon in September ^^
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Tickets for the Oasis gig - I took my Dad as a birthday present and he loved it :)
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
Again, too many to name, I've known some people this year who've been going through some right hardships, and I've seen them come through them brighter
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Can't think of anyone in particular
14. Where did most of your money go?
Petrol to drive and see friends, as well as my ever-increasing CD collection :D
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
The Snow Patrol gig! To see one of my favourite bands in concert was truly awesome, and even though things didn't go according to plan with a friend who was -supposed- to be coming with me, the gig was wonderful and I had no voice by the end of it, and hearing Chasing Cars live sent shivers down my spine :)
16. What song will always remind you of 2009?
I Dreamed A Dream - thanks to Susan Boyle's remarkable performance on BGT
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
a) happier or sadder?
Sadder - so much has gone on this year, it's been a very mentally challenging one for me
b) thinner or fatter?
*pats his belly* most definatly more portly than last year
c) richer or poorer?
Slightly poorer, or just disorganised with what I do have
18. What do you wish you’d done more of?
Drawing, painting, improving what work skills I have, web design
19. What do you wish you’d done less of?
Worrying...
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
At home with the family
21. Did you fall in love in 2009?
Not so far, though I'm thankful for good friends
22. How many one-night stands?
*blush*
23. What was your favorite TV program?
Life - especially in HD
24. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
Not -hate- as such, just a slight disliking
25. What was the best book you read?
Pride & Prejudice & Zombies :D
26. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Several for me - Susan Boyle's memorable performance on BGT for one, but the band that sticks out is White Lies - they supported Snow Patrol at the gig I went to and were simply amazing, Farewell To The Fairground is one of my tracks of the year
27. What did you want and get?
For the surgeon to give my knee the all-clear, and in September this year my worries were eased :)
28. What did you want and not get?
A new job ;_;
29. What was your favorite film of this year?
After last night - Avatar :3 simply beautiful visuals
30. What did you do on your birthday?
Just a regular day, though I did have fun with friends at the weekend after (boo for wednesday birfdays :D)
31. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Independence - I simply MUST move out soon, it's driving me mental
32. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2009?
Large man sizes
33. What kept you sane?
Supportive friends
34. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Shakira - especially after her She Wolf vid *rawwwwwwwwwwr!*
35. What political issue stirred you the most?
The MP's expenses scandal - simply outrageous
36. Who did you miss?
Too many to mention - love you all ;_;
37. Who was the best new person you met?
Again, too many to mention - that's what I love about conventions and random meetups :3
38. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2009:
I must be MUCH more confident in myself and my abilities in 2010 - I CAN do more than what I think I can
I'd like to take this opportunity to wish you all a wonderful Christmas and a very properous 2010 full of opportunity and happiness *bigkittyhugs all round* 
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